"gunyah" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gunyahs [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Dharug gunya (“shelter”), first recorded 1803. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|xdk|gunya||shelter}} Dharug gunya (“shelter”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} gunyah (plural gunyahs)
  1. (Australia) A traditional Aboriginal dwelling made of bark and sticks. Tags: Australia Categories (topical): Buildings and structures, Housing Synonyms: gunya Related terms: mia mia, humpy

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